Reported February 2008

WHAT ERGONOMISTS DO: Ergonomists conduct research on human bodies and their interactions with tools, structures or furniture, to design the job to fit the worker, rather than the other way around. In the modern office, it most commonly relates to the physical stresses placed on joints, muscles, nerves, tendons, bones, even hearing and eyesight, along with other environmental factors that can adversely affect comfort and health. The science of ergonomics deals with the interaction of technology and work environments with the human body, and involves anatomy, physiology and psychology. Ergonomists may work to the design chairs, desks, computer accessories, even car controls and instruments.

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society contributed to the information contained in the TV portion of this report.

If you would like more information, please contact:

Angela Luedke
Public Affairs
Haworth, Inc.
(616) 393-1614
angela.luedke@haworth.com

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Santa Monica, CA 90406
(310) 394-1811
http://www.hfes.org

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